Materials & Production Planner

Date Posted:

2026-06-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 

What You Will Do

• Manage the SIOP cycle (data collection, demand reviews, supply reviews, executive SIOP reviews and financial reconciliation) and all deliverables for a value stream or site

• Deliver timely reporting and analysis of customer data to drive visibility, alignment and decisions across the business

• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to align business strategies with operational capabilities and recommend plans that meet inventory and financial targets

• Leverage data analytics and planning tools to optimize inventory by developing strategies to reduce excess

• Supports executive level SIOP reporting, including Actuals, Latest Estimates, and Plans, supporting ELT and SLT decision-making

• Serve as the primary data and analytics subject matter expert and technical lead for the SIOP process

• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency by following established data standards and validation checks

• Takes ownership to align the consensus supply and demand plans established in the SIOP reviews while identifying and highlighting any gaps or risks

• Creates strategy scenarios for the site / value stream

• Multi-level cadence reviews within each site / value stream Collect all key points of data using the standardized site / value stream SIOP review template (in collaboration with Demand Planners, Master Schedulers, and Materials Managers) to prepare and facilitate

• Connect demand, supply, inventory, supply chain, capacity, and critical business metrics to look at 90-day to 18-month (minimum) profile

• Identify risks and opportunities to assist each site / value stream in planning inventory, overdue goals, and scenario planning

• Lead the collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting of executive metrics on monthly, quarterly, and annual cadences, including Sales Overdue, and racks metrics to drive results and continuous improvement

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles by collecting, validating, and reconciling operational metrics.

• Support the SBU Executive review, SIOP maturity across all sites, and alignment with Collins standard

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience  

• Demonstrated proficiency in analytics-based reporting, including the use of Microsoft Excel or database management of large datasets.

• Experience in inventory management.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Operations Experience (Indirect)

• Operations Capacity Planning

• Financial Planning

• Production Planning/scheduling

What We Offer: 

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance   

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees   

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option   

• Tuition reimbursement program  

• Student Loan Repayment Program   

• Life insurance and disability covera